These days – with many more people out of work – more homeowners are doing the little jobs around the house themselves. If you know what you are doing – and use good tools – DIY can save you hundreds of Euro as well as keeping you busy.
To get good priced tools and DIY equipment – you can shop online and get them delivered. For good prices try these UK online shops that all deliver to Ireland.

Amazon sell a big range of tools, hand tools, power tools and other DIY materials. Free delivery to Ireland available on orders over £25. You can also buy some great books and guides on DIY.

Tooled Up also sell tools for all jobs – from drills to saws , sanders and sockets, spanners and spades. Delivery charges  to Ireland depend on the order weight – but range from about £10 to £25

Anglia Tool  Centre do free delivery to Ireland and the UK on orders over £100. (£5 on orders under £100) . They specialise in power tools and also sell other  items for your home such as Mira showers, Karcher Pressure washers. House alarms etc.

Maplin also sell a range of tools – power and hand tools , soldering tools, tool boxes etc. Delivery to Ireland is just £8.78 per order.